This Slidetex Premium patient-specific tubular slide sheet is used in hospitals by nursing staff and manual handling-trained carers. They are also used in care homes as moving and handling equipment for the elderly. The tubular design enables nurses to easily move patients in bed, transfer a patient to a trolley or move a lying-down patient to a sitting upright position.

Made from 100% polyester with slippy PU coating on one side. Available in many sizes, choose the sizes you need to suit the weight and size of the patient.

Key features

Protects caregiver health – Slide sheets can help reduce strain and risk of musculoskeletal injury.

Promotes patient dignity – Enables smoother, safer transfers while empowering patient participation where possible.

Versatile and inclusive – Available in multiple sizes (from 41 × 60 cm to 140 × 200 cm) and colour-coded reusable options for quick selection in high-traffic environments.

Silicone impregnated polyester – Consistent, safe glide for most patient weights.

Tubular form – One-sheet use simplifies handling and is cost-efficient.

For more moving and handling equipment for the elderly, we also offer reusable slide sheets, slide sheets with handles, and transfer sheets for safe patient transfers. We also offer patient handling accessories to assist with smooth and comfortable patient handling.

If you are repositioning patients in a care setting, you might like to see our patient handling range in use. You can watch a full range of useful videos that demonstrate how each slide sheet can be used. The videos cover various care scenarios.

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